Examining issues surrounding “Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana”

As mentioned in a prior post, my Marijuana Law, Policy & Reform seminar is hitting its homestretch and the last group of students are delivering presentations on a marijuana-related topic of their choosing.  One student for the next class has this provocative title for her presentation:  “”Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana: Legalize or Criminalize?” 

Here are links to background information regarding the topic from the student:

New York Times article from 2014, “Driving Under the Influence, of Marijuana”

H. Robbe study from 1998, “Marijuana’s Impairing Effects on Driving are Moderate When Taken Alone But Severe When Combined with Alcohol”

Rebecca Hartman & Marilyn Huestis review from 2013, “Cannabis Effects on Driving Skills”

Alfred Crancer et al. study from 1969, “Comparison of the Effects of Marijuana and Alcohol on Simulated Driving Performance